Shayna Cavanaugh

Co-Founder

Greenville, North Carolina, United States19 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in interview preparation and salary negotiation.
  • Proven track record in HR consulting and training.
  • Passionate about helping professionals thrive in their careers.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Career Coach specializing in HR consulting and professional development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Interview PreparationSalary NegotiationHr ConsultingTraining Program DevelopmentInternal InvestigationsInterviewing

Other Skills

Salary NegotiationsCareer DevelopmentPersonal CoachingCommunicationAuditingCovid Policy DevelopmentDocumentation PracticesScreening ResumesCareer Path PlanningCareer SkillsDisciplinary & Grievance ProceduresStaff TrainingCompliance ManagementHuman Resources (HR)HR Policies

About

Are you ready to land your next role and finally feel confident, valued, and excited about your career? As an experienced career and interview coach, I can help you get there. Does any of this sound familiar? ➜ You’re struggling to articulate your value and career story during interviews in a way that makes hiring managers excited to work with you. ➜ You freeze during interviews, unsure of what to say or how to respond, even though you know you’re qualified for the role. ➜ You feel underpaid, undervalued, and overwhelmed but don’t know how to negotiate for what you’re worth. ➜ You’re exhausted from juggling a job that drains you while searching for a better opportunity. ➜ You want more than just “another job” - you want a role where you can thrive, feel appreciated, and achieve your goals. ➜ You’re ready to stop feeling like crap at work and start building a career that aligns with your values and skills. Here’s how I can help: 🌟 Interview prep that gets results: As your interview coach, I'll help you craft powerful, memorable interview stories that clearly articulate your value and help the hiring manager envision you solving their problems. Mock interviews? We can do that too! 🌟 Salary negotiation confidence: As your salary negotiation coach, I'll guide you through strategies to advocate for yourself with clarity and confidence, ensuring you’re paid what you’re worth. 🌟 Soft skills coaching to thrive: From stress management and communication to boundary setting and confidence building, I’ll help you develop the tools you need to handle your current role or thrive in your next one. 🌟 New role success: Once you’ve landed the job, I’ll guide you through those critical first steps to build trust, set boundaries, and position yourself for long-term success. I’ve been where you are - stuck, stressed, and unsure of the next step. But I’ve also made it to the other side, finding joy, clarity, and fulfillment in my career. I want that for you, too. If you’re tired of feeling drained, undervalued, and stuck in a cycle that doesn’t serve you, let’s work together to change it. Whether you’re preparing for interviews, negotiating your next role, or learning to feel better at work, I’m here to help as the authentic career coach you didn't know you needed. Let’s take the first step together. Schedule your no-strings-attached chat about how we can work together to achieve your goals: https://shaynacav.com/application

Experience

Shayna cavanaugh coaching

Interview and Salary Negotiation Coach/Career Coach

May 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Remote

  • Feeling lost, burnt out, or stuck in your career? It’s time to take control and move forward with confidence. My goal is to help you land a role where you feel valued, aligned, and excited about your work.
  • As a career coach, I specialize in interview prep and salary negotiation, but I know there’s a lot more that goes into building a fulfilling career. Here’s how I can help:
  • Interview Prep: We’ll work together to craft stories that show off your value and make hiring managers excited to bring you on board. Mock interviews and feedback are part of the process to help you shine.
  • Salary Negotiation: I’ll give you the tools and confidence to advocate for what you’re worth, so you can walk into negotiations prepared and walk out with an offer you’re proud of.
  • Clarity and Planning: Not sure what’s next? Let’s figure out what lights you up and build a step-by-step plan to get there.
  • Soft Skills Development: Whether it’s confidence, communication, or stress management, I’ll help you build the skills to thrive—not just in your next role, but throughout your career.
  • My approach is all about creating a safe, supportive space where you can focus on what matters to you. Together, we’ll tackle the job search process, so you can stop spinning your wheels and start building a career that feels like it fits.
Interview PreparationSalary NegotiationsCareer DevelopmentPersonal CoachingSalary Negotiation

Self-employed

Human Resources Consultant

Sep 2022Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Running a business involves more than just pursuing your passion; it requires navigating essential human resources procedures. While these procedures may seem overwhelming, they play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and happiness of both you and your employees. Let me take the lead in setting up streamlined and efficient HR processes, saving you valuable time and allowing you to prioritize what truly matters to you. Together, we can create a harmonious work environment that fosters success and growth.
HR ConsultingAuditing

Tands, inc./bojangles'

3 roles

Director of Human Resources

Promoted

Nov 2016Mar 2022 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Kinston, NC

  • Worked with the Regional Director of Operations regarding the resolution of all employee grievances and issued disciplinary action in accordance with company policies. Developed and administered face to face training sessions with managers on topics related to human resources and employee relations. Provided recommendations to the Vice President of Operations regarding HR objectives. Managed and updated Covid policies based on the latest CDC guidelines and tracked all covid-related absences.
Training Program DevelopmentCovid Policy Development

Human Resources Manager

Promoted

Jan 2014Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Kinston, NC

  • Provided guidance and support to management team regarding interpretation of policy, employee relations and compliance issues. Coordinated investigations for all employee grievances. Assisted Area Supervisor with the composition of documentation records. Implemented procedures to ensure ACA compliance. Managed employee absences in accordance with FMLA. Provided customer service to all internal and external customers.
Documentation PracticesInternal Investigations

Recruiter

Oct 2006Jan 2014 · 7 yrs 3 mos · Kinston, NC

  • Sourced and reviewed resumes for all management roles within the organization. Conducted telephone interviews and coordinated additional steps of the interview process with Area Supervisors and Regional Director.
InterviewingScreening Resumes

Education

Western Connecticut State University

Bachelor's degree — Psychology

Aug 2002May 2006

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